by Chris Nichols | Mar 9, 2026 | Charity Care, Community Impact, Rural Hospitals
The big picture: Twenty-six Intermountain Health hospitals earned high-performing maternity care recognition from U.S. News and World Report, including many serving rural communities. Why it matters: Rural maternity care requires more than good intentions. It demands...
by Chris Nichols | Mar 6, 2026 | Community Impact
The big picture: A new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute and Utah DHHS reveals that substance use disorder is one of the top contributing factors in maternal deaths across Utah—and stigma often prevents women from seeking help. Why it matters: Fear of...
by Chris Nichols | Mar 4, 2026 | Community Impact
Why it matters: Intermountain Health just earned recognition as one of the nation’s safest health systems, with 14 hospitals receiving an “A” grade in the 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. The big picture: According to Dr. Cara Camiolo, Chief...
by Chris Nichols | Mar 2, 2026 | Community Impact
Why it matters: Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy aren’t just a nine-month issue. They’re early warning signs for long-term cardiovascular risk. But too many women lose care continuity after delivery. What’s happening: Intermountain Health has...
by Chris Nichols | Feb 27, 2026 | Community Impact
Why it matters: With just a week left in Utah’s 2026 legislative session, hospitals face significant funding challenges and operational policy changes that will shape care delivery across the state. By the numbers: 62 hospital-related bills are being actively...
by Chris Nichols | Feb 25, 2026 | Community Impact
Why it matters: New preservation technology is rewriting what’s possible in organ transplantation, expanding options for patients across the region. The big picture: For decades, transplant medicine operated on a strict timeline. Once an organ was recovered,...
by Chris Nichols | Feb 23, 2026 | Community Impact
Why it matters: For decades, heart failure has been treated as progressive and permanent. The Utah Cardiac Recovery Symposium challenges that assumption, and it’s working. By the numbers: Earlier this month, University of Utah Health hosted nearly 800 clinicians...
by Chris Nichols | Feb 20, 2026 | Community Impact
Why it matters: When a child has a stroke, every second counts, but stroke symptoms in kids look different than in adults, leading to delayed treatment and worse outcomes. The big picture: Intermountain Children’s Health, in partnership with University of Utah...
by Chris Nichols | Feb 18, 2026 | Community Impact
Thank you to the legislators and hospital leaders who joined us last night to connect and discuss critical healthcare issues as the legislative session enters its final weeks. These conversations between policymakers and healthcare providers are essential for...
by Chris Nichols | Feb 17, 2026 | Community Impact, Workforce
Why it matters: University of Utah Health’s AirMed Perinatal Team received the Pediatric and Neonatal Transport Award of Excellence from the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS), recognizing their leadership in high-risk neonatal and maternal care. The big...
